Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank: Entry - Intermediate)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 

Department: Department of Ophthalmology

Job Title: Laboratory Science Professional (Open Rank: Entry - Intermediate)

Position #00847954 – Requisition #39872

Job Summary:

The Department of Ophthalmology seeks Entry-Intermediate Laboratory Science Professionals to assist with investigator-initiated projects in the areas of retinal biology and stem cell technologies. The successful candidate will join the ExoSight-The Human Stem Cells Exosomes lab, within the context of the CellSight Program, a cross-disciplinary team of investigators working in a highly collaborative environment with the common goal of developing novel stem cell-based therapeutics to treat ocular diseases as well as new methodologies to diagnose ocular disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders with laboratory and research functions

• Utilize a variety of laboratory techniques required for research projects

• Perform experiments and tabulate and analyze research

• Independently and creatively identify laboratory solutions

• Independently Review, develop and implement new or modified laboratory techniques required for research projects

• Strong expertise in confocal microscopy, immunohistochemistry, tissue cryosectioning, and Western blot analysis, with hands-on experience supporting translational research, cellular imaging, and molecular biology studies.

• Expertise in Extracellular Vesicles, isolation and characterization with NTA and nanoFCM.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Ophthalmology is housed in the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus.  This state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest eye centers in the country and serves not only patients in the Rocky Mountain region but also patients all over the world.

The technological innovations conceived and developed by departmental faculty have changed the practice of eye care throughout the world.  Our educational programs train the next generation of leaders in ophthalmology.  Our specialists have developed national and international reputations for excellence in routine and complex ophthalmic care.  We have invested heavily in tracking our clinical outcomes and we are proud that our clinicians perform at the highest levels in their respective fields.

The mission of the Department of Ophthalmology is to be a nationally recognized department of ophthalmology by providing exemplary patient care founded on educational leadership, innovative research, and high ethical standards.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)